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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
18mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$399

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What people say

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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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